The Villainess Does It With Class

Chapter 183: Mac and Cheesy

Night came and so is my dad who would naturally go straight towards his study as soon as he gets home. I brought one servant with me to carry the tray of refreshments that is meant for him. I haven't been seeing him lately which is why I'm visiting him now when he's not that busy because later, I'm pretty sure he'll drown himself with paperwork.

"Good evening, father~ How's your day?" I greeted him after letting myself in, the servant right behind me.

Father looked up from his desk and smiled, "Nadia... It's the same as usual, nothing interesting. You went to the capital?"

The servant then placed the tray on the table and excused herself afterward, to give us privacy.

"Yes, I did and I bought some books," I replied and sat down on the chair in front of his desk.

"Are the books here not to your liking? We can buy–"

I immediately cut him off mid-sentence, "No, no... I liked them. It just so happened that this particular author caught my attention so I bought some of their works, that's all."

Knowing dad, he'll surely do something so extra like purchasing all the existing books in the entire empire. Better not go there...

"Ahh..." he mumbled– "Then do you want me to search for more books with that same author?"

'See?'

I shook my head, "It's fine, dad. You don't have to do that but thank you nevertheless..." and gave him a sweet smile.

"Hmmm..."

He didn't push the idea anymore and drank the tea I brewed for him instead, humming his appreciation. What can I say, it's one of my positive perks.

Looking at him gradually relaxing in his seat, a sudden thought comes to my head.

There was no other reason aside from checking up on my dad when I went to see him but now...

"Ahm... Dad?" I called out.

"Hmm?" he put the cup down and gazed at me– "What is it? Do you need something?"

Clasping my fingers, I finally voiced out the thing that bugs me these days.

"I'm just curious about... you know, if you're..." I blabbered, losing the guts to ask him further the more the seconds passed. My mind was racing as I tried to think of how I would break the topic to him but then, a part of me rallied.

"Ah, whatever. It's nothing..." I grumbled, brushing it off.

If I did ask him about my future and why am I still doing as I please right now, he will surely get aware of it, right? What if he really did forget to look for possible marriage partners for me? Then aren't I just pushing myself directly into the fire?

"What is it? You can tell me anything," he pressed on.

I offered him a small smile, "It's nothing important..."

Why did I even think of asking him in the first place?

Father was unconvinced, "You already asked me, are you going to make me think and worry about it?"

'Dang it, me!'

"Ah... Jeez..." I muttered underneath my breath and started thinking of excuses– "That's not what I... I was just going to ask if you're planning to remarry, you know."

Lies. After all, I already know how hung up he is for mom. I mean, he always stares at her picture every day without fail...

"Nn– Nadia..." My father was nevertheless surprised. His pale ruby eyes widening for a fraction.